Need advice...had it at the time but was mild & they never followed it up or even told me I had the disease, how accurate is the life expectancy as I'm...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesEmphysemaNewly DiagnosedCoping
To have mucus or not to have mucus that is my question...In the mornings lately there seems to be very little to " bring up" hence no concerns....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
Could my partner have COPD?...We have to hold onto her to help her with walking when in the shops or anywhere else for that matter....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Has anyone heard of pneumonitis, which is very similar to COPD?...I guess they are more for COPD....Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentSymptoms
Recently Diagnosed - PFT Results...PET scan was clear for anything else. Both the Thoracic surgeon and pulmonologist do not think my SOBOE is related to the nodule....Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesNewly Diagnosed
PFT low MIP...The problem started when I was 35 with symptoms of rib pain and leg weakness I asked both the pcp and pulmonologist but they are not sure....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBreathingDiagnosis
Not sure if I’m having a flare up or if this is my new baseline...Quitting and restarting several times and now do not smoke at all. I’ve had a lobectomy (due to lung cancer) four years ago....Reactions 0 reactions Comments26 repliesBreathing
Stem cells and lung regeneration...These advancements include novel lineage-traced animal models and single-cell RNA sequencing of human airway cells, which have provided critical information...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
How, What, and WHY that The GOBLET CELLS, DONOT Make EXCESSIVE MUCUS / PHLEGM / SPUTUM in The LUNGS of The SEVERE COPD’er / Stage lll ‘er?!?...But after My 3rd BOUT of COVID -19, now have My “ GRAMPA SHOCK “ WET, PRODUCTIVE COUGH with SPUTUM!!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesChronic BronchitisBreathing
Pluresy or chest infection ...It’s now Friday and the pain is still there when I cough....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosis
What is the difference between medical grade oxygen concentrators and ones that are sold online without requiring a prescription?...So what is the difference between medical grade concentrators and non-medical grade?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Question on types of COPD...As COPD does cover different diseases, if anyone asks me what I've got, I will have to say that I don't know....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesDiagnosis
The different symptoms...And now I am having chest pains and it won't stop....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingAwarenessChronic Bronchitis
Learning curve ...You attempt to learn the early signs of a ' flare-up ', not always successfully, accept for one thing : STOP. Now what do I mean by...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCoping
DX 2 weeks ago...So I am back working on living one hour at a time and moving forward best I can.....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Can you help with my pulmonary rehab questions?..., meaning there's no strength in it, no force, just a wheezy short breath out....Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 replies
Fatigue and Cramp...Does everyone get so tired that it is not manageable. ???...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
What are the differences between nightly oxygen therapy and the use of a CPAP or BiPAP?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Our NOTIFICATIONS PAGE At COPD.net Needs COLOUR to Let You KNOW, If READ or NOT...RED for UNREAD Notifications GREEN for READ Notifications...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesAwarenessCopingChronic Bronchitis
Sometimes Being a Shut-In is a Necessity...Temperatures are up and down almost daily. 80's one day, 50's the next....Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesBreathingFlares Triggers
